Lost Joy
A young couple’s getaway in the woods quickly descends into chaos when a mysterious stranger arrives and shatters their grip on reality.
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Jordan LeammlenDirectorDirectorial Debut
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Jordan LaemmlenWriter
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Winter BassettWriter
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Joanna FangProducerSpace Wars: Quest for the Deepstar, Wild Boys, American Bigfoot, Britney Lost Her Phone,
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Annet McCroskeyProducerLocating Silver Lake, Nelson Bixby Against The Whole Wide World
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Jordan LaemmlenProducerInto The Spotlight (Emmy nominated)
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Winter BassettProducer
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Winter BassettKey Cast"Jane"Unfrosted, High Potential (Unreleased) Euphoria, The Colorhouse
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Jordan LaemmlenKey Cast"Jack"Wild Boys
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Vincent CatalinaKey Cast"Jon"Wild Boys, Barrier, Reya and James
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Project Type:Feature
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Genres:Psychological Thriller
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Runtime:1 hour 5 minutes 35 seconds
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Completion Date:March 25, 2024
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Production Budget:40,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital, Super 35, Arri
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Aspect Ratio:2:39:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
Jordan Laemmlen grew up in the rural countryside of Dinuba, CA, and moved to Southern California where he recieved his BA in acting and directing at Vanguard University. After graduating, Jordan has produced several short films, written multiple commercials, and starred in the feature film “Wild Boys” directed by Morten Forland. After his experience on set, he was inspired to pen his directorial debut “Lost Joy” with actress and producer Winter Bassett. The film was shot on location in the beautiful Sierra Nevada’s where he spent most of his childhood. The experience left a lasting mark on his life, and he hopes to continue making films that inspire and entertain audiences around the world for years to come.
I’m a firm believer in authentic storytelling. Drawing from your mind’s eye, penning it to paper, then putting it into action. That’s exactly how Lost Joy came to be. I had a location which inspired a vision, assembled a team which evoked passion, and together we made a movie. It was a wild ride where we learned on the job, and was one of the best experiences of my life. I wanted to tell a story that was engaging from the beginning and left the audience wanting more. Everything was designed to keep people on the edge of their seat, and filled with suspense and twists that would lure them back to watch it again and again. I’m proud of what we all achieved and am forever grateful to our entire cast and crew that made Lost Joy the amazing film that it is.